Esfahak, one of Best Tourism Villages in world, to host special festival

TEHRAN – Esfahak, recently recognized as one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism, is set to host a special rural festival from June 12 to 14, according to the head of the Tabas Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

Esfahak village gains UNESCO research chair for earth architecture

TEHRAN - The village of Esfahak in South Khorasan province has been awarded one of UNESCO’s 34 prestigious research chairs, marking an achievement for the local and national cultural heritage and scientific communities.

Esfahak, a destination for intl. sightseers, thanks to its label of Best Tourism Village

TEHRAN—Tabas Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said a tourist group including 22 foreign nationals resided in Esfahak village in Tabas, South Khorasan province, for two nights.

Hasanlu village to be nominated for UN label as premier destination

TEHRAN - The ancient village of Hasanlu in northwest Iran is nearing completion of its dossier for inscription as one of the Best Tourism Villages, a prestigious label given by UN Tourism.

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Iran’s tourist villages introduced for possible global registration

TEHRAN - The director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, Mostafa Fatemi, said a list of 130 tourist villages has been prepared. He added that given the prerequisites declared by the UN Tourism, eight villages were shortlisted as final candidates for the Best Tourism Villages, IRNA reported.

Esfahak’s registration document as UN Best Tourism Village unveiled

TEHRAN – Esfahak’s registration document as the UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Village was officially unveiled at the pavilion of South Khorasan during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, with senior provincial officials signing the certificate.

Esfahak named one of UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages for 2024

TEHRAN – The historical village of Esfahak, nestled in Iran’s South Khorasan province, has achieved international recognition by being named one of the Best Tourism Villages for 2024 by UN Tourism.

Construction of a massive mudbrick structure started in Esfahak

TEHRAN - In the historical and touristic village of Esfahak, located in Tabas county of South Khorasan province, a massive mudbrick structure is currently under construction, marking a significant step in the preservation and revival of traditional architecture.

Esfahak hosts overseas tourists amid global village bid

TEHRAN - A group of tourists hailing from different nations have toured Esfahak, a historical village in eastern Iran, aligning with underway efforts to secure its status as a Global Tourism Village.

Esfahak receives inbound tourists with open arms

TEHRAN – A team, consisting of tourists hailing from different countries, toured Iran’s Esfahak village, immersing themselves in rural tranquility.

Esfahak artisans lead the revival of ancient skills

TEHRAN – The handicraft scene in Esfahak village has played a pivotal role in both reviving ancient skills and reshaping the local economy and tourism, a local official said on Monday.

Award-winning Esfahak village to be demarcated

TEHRAN – Cultural heritage authorities are set to define legal boundaries for Esfahak village, which is situated in Tabas county, eastern Iran.